“Do you think he means it, Glim?” asked the dwarf.
“Na, he’s pulling our leg,” replied his friend.
“I shall destroy you both,” cried the dragon.
Glimdor and Huffelmite came across the beast while on the way to the local tavern. The two had finished defeating an army of kobolds and were mighty thirsty.
“Look, Mr. Dragon, sir, I’ve nothing against the winged folk, so let us pass, and we’ll be on our way,” said Huffelmite.
“None shall pass!” the dragon cried.
“We haven’t time for your tomfoolery today, so step aside,” Glimdor said.
“None shall pass without combat against the great Orthox,” said the worm.
“Orth who?” the dwarves replied.
“Orthox, destroyer of the Nine Kingdoms, Devourer of Orks and Vanquisher of the Frost Giants,” remarked the dragon.
“Sorry, name doesn’t ring a bell,” Huffelmite said.
“Look, mate, get out of our way, or I’ll put you over my knee and teach you some manners,” snapped Glimdor.
“Then die puny fools,” cried the dragon as he launched himself toward the two warriors.
“Bloody hell. I’ve got this one,” mumbled Hufflemite.
The dragon reared up and dashed straight at the pair. Huffelmite slid his axe blade across the beast’s right wing, which promptly fell to the ground.
“Well, Glim, shall we go get that drink?” asked his companion.
“Die, ground dweller!” the dragon cried as he rushed toward Glimdor.
“They never learn,” said Glimdor, bringing his blade down upon the worm’s other wing.
“I am invincible,” cried the dragon.
“We’ve cut your wings off, you twit,” remarked Hufflemite.
“Tis but a scratch,” said the dragon.
Hufflemite signaled that it was time to go.
“I shall defeat you. I’m Orthox the great, come back and fight me,” cried the beast as the warriors walked away.
“You think he knows he lost his wings? asked Glimdor.
“Na, his type keep yelling how grand and indestructible they are until they passout from lack of blood,” Hufflemite replied.
“So what will it be for dinner, chicken or beef?” asked Hufflemite.
“Beef, I’ve lost my appetite for chicken for some reason,” said Glimdor.
“Yeah, me too. Beef it is,” remarked Hufflemite.
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